Class Teacher
Woodlands School
Warwickshire
- £30,000 - £41,333 per year
- Salary:
- TMS 1-6 + SEN allowance
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/01/2025
- Apply by:
- 13 November 2024
Job overview
Class Teacher
2x permanent (KS3 & KS4) / 1x maternity cover (Yr 7)
Salary Range/Scale - TMS 1 - 6 £30,000 - £41,333
Allowances - SEN £2,539
FTE - 1
Start Date - 1st January 2025
About us
Woodlands School is a broad-spectrum special school catering for pupils aged 4 -19 years. We have a warm, mutually supportive and caring ethos with enthusiastic and skilled staff who are highly aspirational and committed to pupil welfare, progress and life-chances.
Our recent Ofsted report commented that 'Pupils are happy to come into school. They are excited about the day ahead.’ ‘Staff know their pupils well and pupils’ individual needs are well understood and catered for.’
Our school is part of Unity MAT, which is a small, ambitious trust comprising of ourselves and two other similar special schools. Our collaborative working means that we have shared understanding of the challenges and issues that our schools face and can work together to find solutions. The schools are supported by a strong Core Team who provide dedicated support services across the Trust.
What we need
We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, reflective and creative teachers to join our friendly and ambitious school. We currently have two permanent vacancies, one in KS3 and one in KS4 and one fixed term vacancy to cover maternity leave. Experience of working with pupils with a range of complex needs is desirable and a passion for enabling pupils with SEND to achieve their full potential is essential.
The core purpose of your role will be:
· To provide a high quality educational experience for all pupils
· To teach classes / groups of pupils ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their complex learning, personal and social needs.
· Maintain positive ethos and core values of the school
· Contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching staff, non-teaching staff, parents and carers.
What we offer
· the opportunity to make a difference
· enthusiastic, friendly and engaged pupils who are keen to learn
· a supportive community of families and external partners
· a friendly and inclusive working environment
· talented, dedicated and hardworking colleagues and SLT team
· comprehensive induction and probation support
Reward & Benefits
We offer:
· A competitive salary
· Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme & significant employer contribution
· Excellent training and development opportunities
· Enhanced employee assistance programme (including GP helpline, financial & legal advice line and carer support for employee and household members)
· Well-being app & staff discounts
· Occupational Health Service
· Family friendly and Employee Health & Well-being policies
Applications
Official application forms must be completed. CVs will not be accepted. Please see Guidance for Applicants for further details.
Applications must be sent by email to joinus@unitymat.co.uk before the closing date detailed above.
We reserve the right to close the recruitment early if a large volume of suitable applications are received.
Safer Recruitment
Unity MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow robust safer recruitment processes, including online searches, during all recruitment. Please see application pack for further details
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all ages, backgrounds and those with disabilities
Attached documents
About Woodlands School
- Woodlands School
- Packington Lane, Coleshill, Birmingham
- West Midlands
- B46 3JE
- United Kingdom
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